The issue of whether working parents spend enough time with their children has been around just recently in the last 20 years. This has been considered a major issue lately because nowadays both parents in some families need to work in order to earn enough money to meet their needs on paying bills, buying food, etc. Working parents DO spend enough time with their kids even if it has been reduced by work. Nowadays parents simply just can’t decide whether to work or spend time with their families, it is not their option. According to a census in 2011 57.5% of families have both parents working in the labor force in the U.S. This number has been increased because of the recent economic problems that everyone is going through. Another reason why working parents DO spend enough time with their kids is because everything they do is for their kids and they don’t want to see them sad at all. The reason why parents work so much is so that they can earn money so their children will have a better future. They try to do everything they can for them and try to make every moment they share special. Some factors allow parents to spend time with their children such as involving them in their work, rearranging their schedule to spend more time together or just by doing simple things as watching TV together. Yet, there is only ONE factor which doesn’t allow parents to spend time with their kids which is work. If you were to take work out of a parent’s life he/she will always be with his/her kids. In my opinion there is no one to blame for this issue it is just something that has happened and people need to adjust to. People may say that spending TOO little time with their kids causes problems. Kids CAN have a problem such as low self-esteem or lack of confidence but it is not time’s fault since time has nothing to do with it. The thing is that it is not about the amount of time you spent with your kids it is HOW you spend it with them that matters. Working...

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...PARENTSWORKING ABROAD
Based on surveys and statistical review, some common negative effects of having OFW (Overseas Filipino Workers) parents are dropping out of school, taking prohibited medicine, and getting into early pregnancy. These negative effects sometimes occur when children don’t get too much attention from their parent or either guardian who is left behind. Children who don’t have their parents’ guidance can easily be influenced by peers. This is also a reason why “abandoned” children can change their attitudes easily. But besides having negative effects, children having OFW parents also change for good especially those who are in their adolescent age. Their OFW parents serve as their inspiration to do better in their endeavor.
We conducted a survey about the effect of having an OFW parent on their child. We posted a survey in facebook consisting of three questions that would determine the possible effects of the said situation. We got 12 respondents, 5 boys and 7 girls. We limited the survey to college students who are second year students.
Do you have parentsworking abroad? If YES, which of them?
A. Mother
B. Father
C. Mother and Father
Is your father/mother who went abroad strict/disciplinary?
A. Yes
B. No
When your mother/father left, which of the following changes have you experienced?
A. I had...

...THE IMPACT OF WORKINGPARENTS ON MANAGING THEIR FAMILY
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Presently, women feel that their traditional roles as child bearers and homemakers must be supplemented with a sense of achievement outside the home. In light of the fact that the majority of two parent families have also become dual wage earning families, it is important to examine the effects of such a phenomenon on society in general and on child rearing in particular.
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TABLE 1 Biopsychosocial Risk and Resilience Assessment for the Onset of the Disorder
RISK INFLUENCES
PROTECTIVE INFLUENCES
Biological
raised by ineffective, and sometimes abusive parents, parents with substance abuse issues
A stable an balance household
Communication in the household
Psychological
lack of guilt or empathy, emotional expression
low harm avoidance, preference for novel and dangerous activities
high rate of family problems and lack of emotional regulation
Communication in the household, other than yelling and control issues
Social
Unemployment in the family
poor environment
intense emotional conflict
unstable interpersonal relationships
Sexual abuse within the family
deviant peer relationships
Healthy peer set
Participation in organization events that promote better peers.
TABLE 2 Biopsychosocial Risk and Resilience Assessment for the Course of the Disorder
RISK INFLUENCES
PROTECTIVE INFLUENCES
Biological
Influence from a parent suffering drug abuse
Low parent issues in the household
Parents getting counseling and training in their issues
Psychological
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Participation in illicit sexual acts
Detoxification
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Social...

...Proposal:
Topic: How is a child of an OFW affected by their working abroad?
Title: The effects of the absence of both parents to children’s academic performance and social behavior.
This study aims to answer the following:
1. What is the reason’s why both parents work?
2. Who takes care of the child in their absence? What will become of the child?
3. Effects of both parentsworking abroad:
• Advantage and disadvantage
• Social/Intellectual effect on child
• Relationship between parents and child
• Maternal and Paternal duty to the child
4. Efficient family orientation to the child
• Proper manner
• Moral values of the child
5. What is the percentage of a child to have a better future without their parents
Thesis Statement:
Parent’s absence has great effect on the child regarding social behavior, connection to the guardian and Parental duties.
Outline:
Thesis: The effects of the absence of both parents to children’s academic performance and social behavior.
I. Background of why parents go abroad
A.) Since when?
B.) History of OCW-OFW
II.
1. Parents who usually work abroad
A. Single-Parent
B. Parents who lacks financial stability
C....

...Sole parents-
Legal and social definitions of group-
Legal- person who cares for one or more children without assistance from another parent or carer living in the same home.
Social- A parent that raisers a child by themselves, supporting them financially and emotionally.
Characteristics-
One Parent living together with one or more children
According to ABS, 19.3 % of children live in a sole parent family
A female runs 91% of sole parent families
sole parents may be permanent or temporary
These families exist due to divorce, separation, death, illness, desertion, or sometimes it is a choice women make.
Specific needs-
Financial support -
a sole parent usually has to rely on only one income, so any financial support will assist in providing the needs and wants of the family. Support can be in variety of forms, including parenting payments.
Self-esteem-
It can be hard for a sole parent to manage the family and still maintain high self-esteem. Eg. guilt for not providing.
Housing-
hosing is usually the largest expense for a sole parent affording adequate housing can be different on one income.
Sense of identity-
due to the demands, of loss of identity can occur because their lives re values around their children. There is little time for themselves.
Access to services-
There are many...

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...“Parents should be held solely responsible for their children’s actions.” Do you agree?
A WebQuest for Secondary 3 NA / 3 Exp / 4 NA
Designed by
Teachers teaching
Secondary 3 NA / 3 Exp
|Ms Deepa Madan |Mr Sharom Mak |Mr Victor Ong |
|Miss Cheryl Tan |Mrs Grace Wong |Ms Lee Chai Noi |
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Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits |
Introduction
This WebQuest is a follow-up lesson to consolidate what you have learnt about writing an argumentative essay. There are 2 components to this assignment: the Essay component and the Reflection component.
Essay Component
First, you are to research online on what an argumentative essay is all about, the grammatical features of an argumentative essay and how you should structure your argumentative essays.
Secondly, you are to read the articles provided in this WebQuest and you are to figure out how you can use the materials provided in your assignment.
Thirdly, you are to come up with an argumentative essay of about 500 words entitled ‘“Parents should be held solely responsible for their children’s actions.” Do you agree?’ and...